(via Jodie Borgerding, Amigos Library Services) Amigos Library Services is now accepting proposals for its upcoming conference, “Facing the Future of Resource Sharing”. Take a closer look at the future of resource sharing on Wednesday, December 8, as we explore resource sharing trends on the horizon and ways of providing patrons with better access to library collections…
Call for Submissions: Lightning Talks at International Clinical Librarian Conference Lite (Online Thurs., Nov. 11, 4:15-11:30 AM CDT)–Deadline Sun., Oct. 10
(via Sarah Wade, Campbell University) We are pleased to launch the call for submissions for Lightning Talks for the International Clinical Librarian Conference Lite taking place on Thursday, November 11, from 9.15 GMT to 16.30 GMT (4:15-11:30 AM CDT). The Conference will be free to attend and is to be held in partnership with NHS Health…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Online Oct. 12-14) Closes Mon., Sept. 13
(via the Illinois Library Association) Time is running out to take advantage of the early-bird rate to attend this year’s ILA Annual Conference, taking place virtually October 12-14, Tuesday-Thursday. Register for the conference today to attend sessions on the latest topics in librarianship, an exhibit hall, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. In addition, you will have a chance to hear from incredible…
Reminder: Registration Open for Next Online with the CMC Webinar, “When Speech Bubbles and Pictures Collide: Cataloging Graphic Novels” (Thurs., Sept. 16, 10:00-11:00 AM)
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Our next Online with the CMC webinar, “When Speech Bubbles and Pictures Collide: Cataloging Graphic Novels”, will take place on Thursday, September 16, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. There is still time to register here. The link to registration also includes a brief description of the webinar. We encourage everyone to…
Registration Open for Two-Part CARLI Webinar The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library (Oct. 6 and 20, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI invites you to attend the Professional Development Alliance 2-part webinar series The Application of 3D Printing Services in the Academic Library, presented by Elisandro Cabada on Wednesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 20, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CDT each day. Driven to democratize access to emerging technologies and the knowledge it affords, the…
UIC’s Glenda Insua is ACRL Member of the Week
(via ACRL) Glenda Insua, Reference and Instruction Librarian at the University of Illinois at Chicago, is the ACRL Member of the Week. In an interview with ACRL, she shared her thoughts on being a member of the organization and working in academic librarianship. What do you value about ACRL? ACRL provides many opportunities, but what I…
Registration Open for CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinar Word Accessibility Basics (Fri., Sept. 17, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT)
(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI) CARLI invites you to attend the free Professional Development Alliance webinar Word Accessibility Basics, presented by Mark McCarthy on Friday, September 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Do you disseminate documents or help people design their own? Do you know a bit about how to make things look nice with Word, but would like…
Call for Proposals: Reaching Forward Forum 2022 (Currently in Rosemont on Fri., May 6)–Deadline Mon., Nov. 22
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) After two years of being apart, we hope to meet in person at the 2022 Reaching Forward Conference on Friday, May 6, at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. But, as we know, things can change quickly. If we are not able to meet in-person, Reaching Forward will pivot to…
Application Period Open for ALA Spectrum Scholarships (Deadline March 1, 2022)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The American Library Association is accepting applications for Spectrum Scholarships. Spectrum Scholars share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected. Each scholar receives $5,000 from ALA to combat the rising cost of graduate education as well as $1,500 to attend the Spectrum Leadership Institute held during the…
Registration Open for Next IACRL Virtual Journal Club Discussion, on Critical Race and Librarianship (Wed., Sept. 29, 12:00-1:00 PM)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Join the IACRL Virtual Journal Club for a laid-back lunchtime chat about academic librarianship. We’ll provide an article, a brief summary of the piece, and a discussion leader; you bring your sandwich, your tea, and your appetite for a conversation with your peers about the article and the profession….